Already a big thank you for these pictures ... Wing of the world .... fantastic harpy some reflection to add is beautiful, :dBlue-footed Booby: jewelry Albatros white legs ??? great apes - except orangutan "exceeded" Hoffmans delighted Sloth Prairie dog it was time .... Dingo happy but not thrilled. Boa coolI like carabao

I am a little disappointed that so many of the models I was excited for are either WW or Incredible Creatures models (since I just don't have space or money for too many of them, despite how wonderful they clearly are). Also, is the sable antelope a new model? All I can think of is if its been updated paintjob wise but I don't see anything different. Otherwise, not too many new repaints and I'm ok with the Kermode bear, especially the dingo and moon bear!

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Ok, here is my reaction to the regular line animal models (I'm excited to see more dinosaurs and others as well). I'm happy with the farm breeds they chose, I think they did a pretty good job choosing somewhat new but still somewhat familiar looking animals. I'm not sure I like the style though for the cows or horses, but the carabao and pigs and dogs are great in particular.

The wildlife is fantastic. First and foremost, the dingo, moon bear, caribou, Kermode bear, and harpy eagle are my favorites. But really, almost all are unique models not made before or are really well made from what I can tell. The ocean life too I like, the leatherback turtle and penguin are most exciting for me, and I will probably have to get the frog toob.

The fantasy (what we've seen) is a bit exciting also. I'm not the biggest fan of their dragons, but the Pegasus foal and hobbit are models I have to get (I'm a huge Tolkien nerd and that model reminds me of the 70's animated movie). And of course, I love dinosaurs though I don't get to collect them as much, so that's something to look forward to!

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So many beautiful figurines and new species / breeds. Safari is getting better. I hope the painting is good. Asiatic black bear, Carabao, Guernsey cow, Berkshire pig, Hampshire pig, Kermode bear, Hoffman's two-toed sloth, and Ayrshire cow for me.I want the dingo but I think the legs are too big. I also want the Kookaburra, Blue-footed booby, and Harpy eagle, but again, the legs and the feet are too big. (Or is it just me? What do you think guys?)

I was all hyped up like most of you. But after a good night sleep I again looked at some photos and I must say; Safari, where is your anatomical skill? o.0 Dingo's legs are too big. If you look at their coyotes, and other canines for that matter, there is a major difference in the thickness of the legs! Also, the arctic hare, case of a 'weird looking critter' here. And the worst is the Highland bull, like what the heck where they thinking?! That is not a bovine, it is a disaster...I'm ranting these days XD

Of course that are plenty that I want! Dingo (with or without the thick legs), Harpy eagle, Kookaburra, Blue-footed Booby, Husky and maybe the Carabao cow/bull.

The laughing kookaburra, dingo, and husky are at the top of my list. I really love the Incredible Creatures (or is it Wildlife Wonders?) Arctic fox. I just wish they had made a smaller model of it first.

The laughing kookaburra, dingo, and husky are at the top of my list. I really love the Incredible Creatures (or is it Wildlife Wonders?) Arctic fox. I just wish they had made a smaller model of it first.

The laughing kookaburra, dingo, and husky are at the top of my list. I really love the Incredible Creatures (or is it Wildlife Wonders?) Arctic fox. I just wish they had made a smaller model of it first.

.. and still a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] from their Arctic TOOB and the crazy retired [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]By the way, I know some dragons are still missing but their pictures are not yet available.

The laughing kookaburra, dingo, and husky are at the top of my list. I really love the Incredible Creatures (or is it Wildlife Wonders?) Arctic fox. I just wish they had made a smaller model of it first.

At first I thought they mislabeled the Philippine bovine as a caribou. I had never heard of this cattle breed before, learn something new every day.

I mostly collect dinosaurs, birds and some of the mythical figures from Safari but its interesting to see their other figures. I wish Safari would add more texture to their sculptures. also they tend to apply ther paint too thickly. I wish they'd learn to use more gradients and washes.

I love the Antarctica toob, with the WR toob would make a very complete mini Antarctica collection!

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I want the dingo but I think the legs are too big. I also want the Kookaburra, Blue-footed booby, and Harpy eagle, but again, the legs and the feet are too big. (Or is it just me? What do you think guys?)

yes i noticed they make many of their bird's legs too thick, like with the mockingbird. Maybe its for stability?

Technically speaking yes it is different. A caribou is essentially the wild version, where as a reindeer is a domesticated animal. Both have many different subspecies. You can google it.

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Im disappointed that the Kermond Bear is a repaint of the Black Bear i alredy have. but since its a sub species of the Black bear i might not get it. The Moon bear is great, and the Sloth and birds are must haves(yes im keeping the safaris i was trying to sell)

Im also disappointed that the Alligator was a Wildlife Wonders model and not a standerd Wild Safari model. though the Inclusion of a Artic fox makes me eager to suggest some new species fro them for that line.

Reindeer-caribou differentiation is a bit complicated as far as I can tell. But basics are caribou seem to be bigger, the antlers are different, and coloration is usually different. From my understanding, it's kind of similar to the water buffalo and domesticated version(s). Someone who knows them better can probably explain better than me, but again google can help a little bit if you are interested.

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Reindeer is a name used to European populations of the species while caribou is the name used to North American subspecies. These populations show significant diferences as Paige explained and one of them is that caribous are clearly larger. Although we can call reindeer to all of them, we can never call caribou to European specimens. I think Safari is trying to represent different animals as Bullyland did some years ago once they call it . Rangifer tarandus caribou - that is a subspecies commonly known as migratory woodland caribou.

Here is the picture of the mighty and scary Peace Dragon, Draco pax as Safari call it in a funny way. Dragons of North America are really... funny!

At first I thought they mislabeled the Philippine bovine as a caribou. I had never heard of this cattle breed before, learn something new every day.

I mostly collect dinosaurs, birds and some of the mythical figures from Safari but its interesting to see their other figures. I wish Safari would add more texture to their sculptures. also they tend to apply ther paint too thickly. I wish they'd learn to use more gradients and washes.

I love the Antarctica toob, with the WR toob would make a very complete mini Antarctica collection!

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I want the dingo but I think the legs are too big. I also want the Kookaburra, Blue-footed booby, and Harpy eagle, but again, the legs and the feet are too big. (Or is it just me? What do you think guys?)

yes i noticed they make many of their bird's legs too thick, like with the mockingbird. Maybe its for stability?

Not just the legs, but also the feet - huge. And I just noticed that the Guernsey and Ayrshire cows don't have dew claws.

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Well, we have reindeer in the far north of the North American continent as well, but I suppose that they could be brought here for ranching by the natives of the region. I watched something once where a caribou and reindeer were in the same frame, and the caribou had a completely different build and was taller. But it is an interesting comparison.

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From my understanding, it's kind of similar to the water buffalo and domesticated version(s). Someone who knows them better can probably explain better than me, but again google can help a little bit if you are interested.

Wow ! I was going to give the example of the water buffalo too ( cause I see them when traveling in the interior villages across India ) the wild water buffalo are now too few ( found mostly only in Eastern end of India-Bengal, I seen similar species of wild water buffalo in the Flores Isles in Indonesia) ( again like the Bengal Tiger and the Siberian Tiger , African Lion - Asiatic Lion) !

They have some interesting dragons, although they are of minimal interest to me. I'm not sure what to think of the more cartoony ones. They are cute and they do have a market, but they're not the kind of thing I'd ever buy. If I ever got one, it would be one of the large, scary, and detailed ones. Something very stereotypically "dragon" without a type attached.

I finally got to see the Einiosaurus silhouette and it looks amazing! He has a very dynamic pose. I still love the T rex and I like the look of the Kronosaurus and diplodocus as well. There are just too many good dinosaurs this year.

Pictures need to be downloaded, resized and uploaded as usual. After it I believe the topic will load faster, though, it takes some time actually. I'll try to do it when possible, unless someone is patient enough to do it.

Pictures need to be downloaded, resized and uploaded as usual. After it I believe the topic will load faster, though, it takes some time actually. I'll try to do it when possible, unless someone is patient enough to do it.

Ok, no , please don't bother then...it will take so much more time than waiting a little while to see the pictures

I believe now you can see all pictures. I reduced it to the essential and now only animal pictures are uploaded. Those are 25k pics, so I believe it won't be a problem to watch them now. About Fantasy lines, they're not forgoten. I'll upload them later or open a new topic for them.

I opened a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] to all dragons and other fantasy figures where you can see this Jungle Dragon below, presented today as the last of the dragons, together with all other fantasy figures.

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Exciting News from Safari :)- For the Moon-Bear, I have to compare it with the one from Bullyland, that I already have. The Bullyland is a nice one, even it seems a little to big.- Same with the new sloth. I´ve already the Mojo Sloth. I have to look if it is the same subspecies. And even when, will it be an expensive year when I try to make differences between the subspecies.- The same for the Caribou, where I already have one from Bullyand. Still today, I thought that a Caribou=Reindeer. Have to check now the different figures - For the howler monkey, I have to post a question in the: What is this please? thread^^

The Birds look really nice and the Harpye Eagle is a must have. The Cattle-Breed is also nice, I now learned that there are 74 different Waterbuffalo-Breeds :O For the toobs, I think a need the frogs :)

The Bullyland is a nice one, even it seems a little to big.- Same with the new sloth. I´ve already the Mojo Sloth. I have to look if it is the same subspecies. And even when, will it be an expensive year when I try to make differences between the subspecies.- The same for the Caribou, where I already have one from Bullyand. Still today, I thought that a Caribou=Reindeer. Have to check now the different figures - For the howler monkey, I have to post a question in the: What is this please? thread^^

Mojö's and Safari's sloths intend to represent two different species from the same genus. I am not sure Safari is really taking correctly the typical markings of a Hoffmann's two-toed sloth but they are in terms of taxonomy classification as different as a tiger and a lion. For species collectors both are very interesting, two-toed-sloths are really rare in toy shape and it is even rarer that companies try to make it to the species level. I am personally glad that Safari was careful enough to release a different species from Mojö's. Caribou and reindeers is a different question. F.i. All African lion subspecies are lions, though, an Asiatic lion is not obviously an African lion. However, they are all the same species. When a brand releases a lion to the species level, it is a Panthera leo and that's all we know, however, if a company makes an Asiatic lion, we have a Phantera leo persica, a lion but up to the subspecies level. Safari caribou is a Rangifer tarandus caribou a subspecies known as woodland caribou and that is referent to some populations of caribous found in Canada. It also represents the largest subspecies of caribou, thus, of all reindeers. The old Safari reindeer is a generic figure representing Rangifer tarandus, we obviously could make an effort to assign it to a certain subspecies but we can also use it as a Santa Claus reindeer. So, this 2017 figure is a step forward in Safari's range "speciation " and apparently, also a step forward in terms of sculpting quality. On the other hand, we have the howler monkey that Safari assigns to Genus Alouatta but makes no reference to a particular species. I believe someone on forum is able of identifying it.